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YG13 ADV

2013 BMW X3

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Apr 2027
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

116,673 mi
Last recorded116,673 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2026
Typical for 2013 BMW X369,256 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG13 ADV
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2013
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2026 116,673 miles

Front Upper Macpherson strut damaged but not seriously weakened o/s/f, n/s/f ,has play MAY REQUIRE ATTENTION (5.3.3 (b) (i))

both rear tyre slight worn

Fail 9 Apr 2026 116,651 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Upper Macpherson strut damaged but not seriously weakened o/s/f, n/s/f ,has play MAY REQUIRE ATTENTION (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement may require attention soon (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement may require attention soon (5.3.4 (a) (i))

both rear tyre slight worn

Pass 18 Apr 2025 106,176 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords edge (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension rod damaged but not seriously weakened has slight dent (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 17 Apr 2025 106,160 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords edge (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension rod damaged but not seriously weakened has slight dent (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Apr 2024 96,616 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 10 Apr 2024 96,615 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 18 Apr 2023 88,708 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s/r and n/s/r (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin o/s/r and n/s/r (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Apr 2022 77,936 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2022 77,936 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure on centre (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing on inner edge has tears and tread depth on 2mm ,may require to attention (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 Apr 2021 69,004 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2020 62,497 miles

Nearside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

o/s/f inner cv gaiter has slightly damp of oil

Pass 15 Mar 2019 53,891 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Mar 2018 45,024 miles

engine covers & under trays fitted not allowing a full examination of some components

Pass 13 Mar 2017 37,285 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2017 37,285 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 7 Mar 2016 27,993 miles

How Reliable is the BMW X3?

Based on 1,227,551 MOT tests across 116,465 vehicles.

81.7%
Pass Rate
7,291
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
116,465
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 14,027
coil spring broken 11,583
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 7,799
coil spring fractured 6,299
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 5,284
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YG13 ADV is a 2013 BMW X3 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

Across all 2013 BMW X3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.3% with a typical mileage of 69,256 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a BMW X3 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 14,027 recorded failures. If you're considering buying YG13 ADV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW X3 typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 13 years old, this BMW X3 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was YG13 ADV registered?

YG13 ADV is a 2013 BMW X3, first registered on 26 March 2013.

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